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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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Cens, v. [ME. cense (15th c.), sense (Chaucer), f. Cens(e n.1] tr. To perfume with incense. —c1420 Wynt. v. 1572.
He bade the nunnys on na wys Suld cens the kyrk in thare serwys